Public Health Madison & Dane County, Public Health Madison & Dane County

04/04 Our 2018 Annual Snapshot

Our 2018 Annual Snapshot highlights the many ways we are working to improve health in Madison and Dane County.
12/27 Preventing Foodborne Illness in Dane County

Our team of 12 sanitarians conducted over 2,700 restaurant inspections this year to eliminate food safety risk factors linked to illness.
09/07 PHMDC Responds to Recent Flooding

A summary of how we worked to address the health and safety concerns within flooded communities.

04/15/2019 Stress, racism behind poor outcomes for black babies in Dane County
Report from Dane County Health Council and the Foundation for Black Women's Wellness, follows nine months of focus groups and surveys involving nearly 300 black women, black men and health care and social services providers.
04/01/2019 US measles cases surpass last year's total in just three months as outbreaks spread across four states
There are currently 6 measles outbreaks in the U.S. linked to travelers who brought measles back from other countries. Make sure you are vaccinated against measles before traveling internationally.
04/01/2019 Fostering a Community of Recovery Through the Mayors' Opioid Institute
Find out what we are learning from others and how we are incorporating this into our efforts to address the opioid epidemic in our community.

4/19 Organizations Host Breastfeeding Equity Open House to Highlight Breastfeeding Resources
Even though there are many benefits to breastfeeding, families of color in Dane County still experience inequities...
1/29 WIC, Sexual Health, and Immunization Clinics Closed January 30 & 31
In the interest of public safety, WIC, sexual health, and immunization clinics scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday...
1/24 Extreme Cold Temperatures on the Way
Dangerously low temperatures are forecasted for much of the state, and Public Health Madison & Dane County wants...

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